Lewiston GardenFest now accepting applications for vendors, open garden participants

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Tue, Mar 8th 2016 04:25 pm

Annual event set for June 18-19

The Lewiston Garden Club is thinking spring with
preparations now underway for its 11th annual Lewiston GardenFest, slated for Saturday,
June 18, and Sunday, June 19, along Center Street in Lewiston. Applications for
both vendors and for local residents interested in showcasing their gardens are
now being accepted for Lewiston GardenFest, which is also part of Garden Walk
Buffalo Niagara.

"From offering different beautification ideas to
getting expert advice or picking up new plants, Lewiston GardenFest offers a
garden-filled weekend for enthusiasts of all skill levels," Lewiston GardenFest
chairwoman Doreen Albee said. "We encourage both past and new vendors alike to
apply again for this year to help us fill Center Street with everything needed
for one's garden or landscape. Lewiston residents interested in showcasing the
fruits of their gardening labors should also consider applying to be part of
our open gardens."

Businesses and vendors who sell items related to
gardening, horticulture and the outdoors - including nurseries, landscapers,
garden artists and builders - are encouraged to apply. Vendor applications are
due by May 1, and can be downloaded at www.lewistongardenfest.com.
The application fee varies from $125-$225 based on the size of the vendor
display.

Lewiston GardenFest is also accepting applications
for this year's open gardens. Lewiston residents, who are interested in
showcasing their own gardens or just a particular section of their yard, are
encouraged to apply. Festival attendees will be able to view the participating
gardens only when the "Open Garden" sign is in place (between 10 a.m. and 5
p.m. during Lewiston GardenFest weekend). For more information or to download
an application, visit www.lewistongardenfest.com.
The deadline to participate is also May 1.

Located along Center Street, Lewiston GardenFest
includes vendors with flowers, plants, garden art and more to beautify one's
outdoor space. Speakers each day demonstrate new and different techniques to
enhance one's gardens and master gardeners are on hand to answer questions
throughout the weekend. In addition, several Lewiston residents open up their
gardens to the public and anyone can participate in a container garden contest.

Lewiston GardenFest is free to attend with all
proceeds used by the Lewiston Garden Club for civic beautification and
scholarships. For more information, visit www.lewistongardenfest.com.